Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

specs

/spɛks/
Meanings
  • noun

    A pair of glasses with lenses, usually worn for correcting refractive errors or protecting the eyes.

    - "He forgot his specs at home and had difficulty reading the menu."
    - "She wears designer specs to hide her red eyes."
  • noun

    Short for specifications.

    - "The project manager needs to review the specs before the team begins development."
    - "Can you please provide the specs for the new software?"
Antonyms

generalist , abstraction , generalization
Synonyms

pair of spectacles , spectacles , aficionado , connoisseur , enthusiast , particularization , eyeglasses , glasses , pair of eyeglasses , pair of glasses , pair of specs , pair of spectacles , specs
Rhymes
Words rhyming with specs
specks , perks , pecks
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Specs (British English) : Short for specifications.

  2. Specs (Australian English) : Short for spectacles.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. specks

  2. sparks

  3. specks (informal for spectacles)

Variants
List of all variants of specs that leads to same result
specs , spec , spec'cing , spec'd , specced , speccing
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

spectacles, glasses, eyeglasses

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Latin 'spectacula,' meaning 'things to be looked at.'

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. Did you know that the first pair of glasses was made from animal horns?

  2. In ancient China, people used to roll up their sleeves to read, as they couldn't afford glasses.

  3. The first pair of bifocal glasses was invented in 1784 by Benjamin Franklin.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Presbyopia: A common age-related vision condition that makes it difficult to see close objects clearly.

  2. Myopia: A refractive error that causes difficulty seeing objects at a distance.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Specs have been a part of human culture for centuries, with the first recorded use of glasses dating back to the 13th century. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, glasses have been used as symbols of wisdom and knowledge, while in music, they have been referenced in songs as a fashion accessory.

How to Memorize "specs"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing glasses while reading a book.
    - Visualize the shape and size of the glasses frame.
    - Picture a magnifying glass to represent the concept of magnifying vision.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'specs' with the idea of clear vision.
    - Link the word 'specs' with the concept of wearing glasses.
    - Connect 'specs' to the idea of reading or seeing things more closely.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Spectacles Provide Eyesight Correction And Clear Sight.',
    - Create a sentence using the word 'specs' in it.
    - Create a rhyme or song to help remember the word.

Memorize "specs" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize specs is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now